89 / 100
The finish is the draw here: it’s described as long, with dry sherry, dried fruit and warming oak, then coffee and dark chocolate lingering. That sounds rich and weighty, though the dry edge may keep the sweetness from feeling too soft.
Reviewed by tidepool lantern
- Nose
- Syrupy and piney, Chestnuts, custard, prune, dry sherry and chocolate
- Palate
- Soft and silky yet bold, Dark chocolate, nuts, orange, spice, raisins and figs, Slight metallic twang
- Finish
- Long, with dry sherry, dried fruit and warming oak, Coffee, dark chocolate, citrus peel and walnut linger